How much does an atmospheric make in Philadelphia?
$128,700a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $61.87 an hour or $10,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.87
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,970Median: $128,700Highest 10%: $211,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,970 | $31.72 | |
| 25th | $105,000 | $50.46 | |
| Median | $128,700 | $61.87 | |
| 75th | $166,400 | $80.00 | |
| 90th | $211,800 | $101.82 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for atmospherics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
| Area | $101,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $61.87 ($128,700 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $128,700 against $103,200 nationally, 25% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $105,700, so Philadelphia pays 22% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for atmospheric pay?
10 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.